Best Ever Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
This is homemade pancake recipe is a keeper: Learn how to make the best light, fluffy buttermilk pancakes from scratch. The recipe is easily doubled to make a bigger batch.
Equipment
- Nonstick griddle or a seasoned cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (210 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (60 g) granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1½ cups (375 ml) buttermilk whole milk preferred
- Maple syrup warm
- Optional garnishes: Fresh berries softened butter, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 (100 C) degrees. Place a nonstick griddle or seasoned cast iron pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In a second bowl, whisk together the egg, butter and buttermilk.
- Pour the buttermilk mixture over the dry ingredients and stir just until the flour is incorporated (don't overmix).
- Pour ¼-cup scoops of batter onto the hot griddle (a few drops of water flicked on the pan should sputter), spacing about 3 inches apart.
- Flip the pancakes when bubbles start to appear on top and the edges become set, after about 2 minutes. Scooch the edges of the pancake with the spatula if you want a neater edge. Cook the other side until golden brown.
- Transfer the pancakes to a baking sheet or ovenproof platter and put in the oven while you make the remaining pancakes.
- Serve the pancakes with warm maple syrup and whatever garnishes you like.
Notes
- The pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven for about 20 minutes before serving. You can brush the cakes with a little extra melted butter to keep them moist.
- Keep an eye on the heat under your griddle and adjust up or down as necessary, as all stoves are different.
- How to freeze leftover pancakes: Place them in a plastic freezer bag or other container with a lid, preferably in one layer.
- To serve frozen pancakes, brush with butter or oil and heat in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. You can also use a toaster or toaster oven to heat them, but use a medium setting so they don't burn.
- Cook the pancakes on an electric griddle set to 350 degrees, which will make the cooking step just about foolproof.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSodium: 368mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 6g
